Local Obituaries
for families in Adrian, Wilmont, Luverne, and Worthington in Minnesota
Doris Mary (Pieper) Lorang
Jul 3, 2014
Doris Mary Pieper was born on May 12, 1925 in Huron South Dakota to Bernard (Ben) and Effie Nenaber Pieper.  In 1933 she and her family moved to a farm near Lismore MN.  Doris graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1943.  She was employed at the Worthington Daily Globe until her marriage to Joseph Lorang on September 9, 1947....
Marvin Cleppe
Jul 2, 2014
Marv Cleppe was a loving husband, father, and grandfather "Bumpa", great grandfather, brother and friend.  Marv was killed the evening of July 2, 2014, when his wheelchair was struck while crossing the street where he lived in Luverne, MN.  This tragedy was an abrupt end to a special man who lived a truly adventurous and driven life. Born in Jasper,...
Elaine (Petersen) Reker
Jul 2, 2014
Elaine Hilda (Petersen) Reker was born to Ferdinand and Elvira (Cronberg) Petersen on a farm in Rose Dell township in Rock County, Mn. on March 28, 1922. The family later moved to the Petersen homestead where Elaine attended country school # 21 until the 8th grade. She attended Luverne High School for one year completing the 9th grade. She assisted...
Ralph C. Werner
Jun 29, 2014
RALPH C. WERNER, age 91, of Worthington, died Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the Meadows in Worthington.  He was born on September 8, 1922, in Salem, SD, to parents, Frank W. and Clare G. (McShane) Werner.  Ralph graduated from Salem High School in 1940 and Nettleton Commercial College, Sioux Falls, SD in 1942.  In 1942 in joined the United States...
Harriet Vianna (Martin) Gonnerman
Jun 25, 2014
HARRIET VIANNA GONNERMAN, age 85, of Luverne, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. She was born November 26, 1928, in Dunlap, IA, to Frank and Alberta (Smith) Martin. Harriet was baptized on April 13, 1929; and Confirmed on June 20, 1948. She graduated from Dunlap High School. Harriet married LeRoy Gonnerman on November...
Robert "Bob" Dorn
Jun 23, 2014
Robert John "Bob" Dorn was born October 7, 1928, in Minneapolis, MN to William and Eva (Devine) Dorn.  As his father was a baker during the Great Depression, during his early life the family lived in several northern Minnesota and South Dakota communities, eventually settling in Pierre, SD.  Robert graduated from Pierre High School in 1948, then joined his father...
Patricia "Patty" (Hebig) Thier
Jun 23, 2014
PATRICIA "PATTY" JOAN THIER, of Adrian, was born March 30, 1962, in Adrian, to Milton and Marilyn (Sieve) Hebig. Patty graduated valedictorian from Adrian High School in 1980. She later graduated from Brainerd Area Vocational School. Patty passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday winning her year long battle with ovarian cancer. Patty married Pat Thier...
Lorraine (Kingery) Krohn
Jun 21, 2014
LORRAINE A. KROHN, age 98, of Worthington, died Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Johanna Shores Nursing Home in Arden Hills, MN. She was born on February 3, 1916 in Worthington to parents, Orie B. and Alice Caroline (Riss) Kingery.  She graduated from Worthington High School in 1934. After her schooling she resided in Worthington and worked in various positions at...
Anthony "Tony" Van'T Hof
Jun 18, 2014
Tony Van't Hof was born on August 13, 1929 to Cornelius and Johanna (Schmidt) Van't Hof in rural Nobles County, Minnesota.  He attended various country schools through the eighth grade. Tony was united in marriage to Elizabeth Verbrugge on June 6, 1952 at the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Leota, Minnesota.  This marriage was blessed with four children. Tony farmed...
Arna (Helle) Gabrielson
Jun 17, 2014
ARNA GABRIELSON, age 91, of Luverne, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at the Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne.  She was born on February 6, 1923 in the village of Konsmo, Norway, to Sigvart and Lina Birkeland Helle.  They came to the U.S. through Ellis Island when Arna was 20 mos. old and settled in Rock County.  She was later...
Gale Remme
Jun 16, 2014
GALE  K.  REMME, age 80, of Luverne, died Monday, June 16, 2014, at his home. He was born December 7, 1933, in Clear Lake, SD, to Gust and Martha (Bendt) Remme. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1951. He enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard in December 1949 and was honorably discharged in May 1951.  He  enlisted in...
Amy J. (Jacobs) Staeffler
Jun 15, 2014
AMY (JACOBS) STAEFFLER, age 97, of the Rushmore area, died Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Prairie View Senior Living in Tracy.  She was born on Feb. 14, 1917 in Stockholm, SD, the eighth child of Hannah and Jens Peter Jensen.  Hannah died a week later.  At the age of two weeks, Amy came to live in Albert Lea, MN with...
Muriel M. (Swanson) Hanson
Jun 12, 2014
MURIEL M. HANSON, age 86, of Worthington, died Thursday, June 12, 2014, at the South Shore Care Center in Worthington. She was born August 31, 1927, in Cottonwood County, to John and Emma (Rossow) Swanson. She attended school through the eighth grade. Muriel married Harley Hanson on August 27, 1949 in Jackson, MN. Following their marriage the couple farmed in...
Roger Hamm
Jun 5, 2014
ROGER HAMM, age 71, of rural Edgerton, died Thursday, June 5, 2014, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. He was born March 26, 1943, on the family farm in rural Edgerton, to Ralph and Carrie (Bolluyt) Hamm. Roger attended country school near the family farm and also attended Edgerton High School. He later moved to California where he worked installing...
Lawrence Moerke
May 23, 2014
Lawrence Moerke, age 88, of Annandale, formerly of Dawson and Rushmore, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. Funeral Services will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church, Dawson with Pastor Herbert Rotunda officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, Dawson and...
Marilyn (Mueller) Mcmahon
May 21, 2014
MARILYN M. McMAHON, age 77, of Worthington, died Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. She was born October 17, 1936 in New Ulm, MN to her parents Adolph and Rose (Deutsch) Mueller. Marilyn was raised in Fairmont, MN, graduating from Fairmont High School in 1954. After graduation, she worked for Northwest Airlines and KSUM radio in...
Keith Lawrence Galles
May 21, 2014
KEITH L. GALLES, of Luverne, formerly of Adrian, died Wednesday, May 21, 2014, after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born July 8, 1942, in Worthington, to Lawrence and Mary M. (Illg) Galles. He graduated from St. Adrian Catholic High School in 1960. Keith married Alice Gangestad; and to this union two children were born, Shane & Amy....
Mary Ann (Posorske) Wildeman
May 15, 2014
MARY ANN WILDEMAN, January 26, 1931- May 15, 2014. After 83 years Jesus saw that our dear mother was growing tired and decided that it was time to take her home to be with her husband and heavenly family. She was a caring loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who always put her family first. We will miss you so...
Leo Hansen
May 1, 2014
LEO E. HANSEN, age 87, of Worthington, died, Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Sanford Luverne Hospital. He was born February 20, 1927 in Danbury, IA; to parents Martin and Betty (Bray) Hansen. He attended school in Correctionville, IA. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served his nation during World War II. He enlisted on March 10, 1944 and...
Wallace Arthur Arends
Apr 30, 2014
WALLACE "WALLY" ARTHUR ARENDS, age 92, of Ellsworth, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. He was born April 20, 1922, in White, SD, to Okkel and Caroline (Meester) Arends. At the age of eight, Wally moved with his parents to the Ellsworth area where he attended school. He served his country during WWII in...
